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Loving Oneself
I’ve been trying my best to make a clearing for myself. I fill up my days with so many to-do items.If I stop and ask myself why I’m such a doer, an answer starts to emerge. Why do I do, do, do? Well, it’s because I want to achieve, achieve, achieve. And why do I want to achieve so much? Because I am seeking affirmation and validation from other people. Why do I seek so much external affirmation and validation? Well, that answer is a little more complicated.
First, my biological father didn’t want to have anything to do with me when my mom found out she was pregnant. … Read More
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My Therapy Dog
I got to take Hoss to school with me last Friday!Hoss and I worked really hard last year to get him certified as a therapy dog, so he could officially visit schools, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.
The Delta Society has a neat program where they let you take the test first. If you pass it, you can then complete a home study kit and become certified. Hoss and I did spend time training before we took the test, but we didn’t want to enroll in formal classes, and I didn’t want to waste a lot of money or time on anything if he wasn’t going to be able to … Read More
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How to Cook with Dried Black Beans
I’m trying to make the switch from canned black beans to dried ones from the bulk aisle. I’ve read in lots of places about the toxins hiding in the lining of canned goods (oy vey). Matt and I eat a lot of canned black beans, so I’m eager to figure out how to soak and simmer them in a way that works for our recipes.So far, the process is not working. I rinsed and soaked them in large pot while I was at work. Then I boiled them, turned down the heat, and let them simmer for an hour and a half. Unfortunately, when it was time to cook … Read More
